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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and gives you flexibility to dial in your preferred flex and curve, while the True HZRDUS is a locked-in pro-spec stick built for one specific shooting style at a premium price. You're choosing between customization and budget versus getting the exact NHL gear a professional uses.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$190
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player still figuring out your flex preference (options from 20 to 40)
  • You want to try different blade curves without dropping serious cash (5 patterns available)
  • Budget matters and CA$120 is realistic for your wallet

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

  • You shoot like a strong player who wants a genuinely fast release off the low kick
  • You already know you want a TC2 curve and stiff pro-spec flex (100)
  • You want the exact build NHL players actually use and don't need options

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

Price
$119.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
100
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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